Brother DCP-L2550DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x costs $89 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 3,785 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother DCP-L2550DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $800 | $748 |
| After 2 years | $980 | $787 |
| After 3 years | $1,160 | $826 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x costs more upfront but 2.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother DCP-L2550DW on total cost after about 3,785 pages — roughly 8 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother DCP-L2550DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 47 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 15,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 11.61 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother DCP-L2550DW
Cheapest to run: High-yield Toner, Black, Yields approx. 3,000 pages‡ — $89.99 · 3.0¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $80.99 · 0.6¢/page · 12,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — about 78% lower cost per page (0.6¢ vs 3.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother DCP-L2550DW — $89 less to buy — it would take about 3,785 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: Brother DCP-L2550DW — it adds scanning and copying, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother DCP-L2550DWBuy — $620.00
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500xBuy — $709.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother DCP-L2550DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 78% cheaper per page (0.6¢ vs 3.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother DCP-L2550DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x?
- The Brother DCP-L2550DW is about $89 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x worth the higher price?
- It costs about $89 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 3,785 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother DCP-L2550DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x?
- Device type: Brother DCP-L2550DW multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x single-function. Functions: Brother DCP-L2550DW print, scan, copy, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x print. Resolution: Brother DCP-L2550DW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. Automatic document feeder: Brother DCP-L2550DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x No.